Michael Langhi Reveals Who Should Be Worst Opponent in Europe 
A regular on the mats in Lisbon, the lightweight Michael Langhi wants to recapture his throne at the European Open, an IBJJF tournament set to…
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Beast from Xande Ribeiro’s Team Wants to Break the Bank at Europeans
The adult-middleweight division at the European Open will feature beasts like Claudio Calasans, DJ Jackson and Jake Mackenzie, perhaps even Victor Estima and Fernando Tererê,…
Rough up your Opponent’s Neck to Mount more Easily
When you’re playing open guard, the opponent’s path is clear to attack, take your legs out of play and pursue a position of advantage like…
Is Your Opponent Turtling on All Fours? Takes His Back and Arm
When an opponent has balled up on all fours, you have but two options: either stick your hand in and grab the collar for a…
Learn To Choke From The Back Easier With Xande Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu
GRACIEMAG.com made a visit to GMA Xande Ribeiro's Jiu-Jitsu academy on a busy corner in Los Angeles on Thursday night. After he taught technique, he…
Legdrag to Pass Guard, and Forearm Choke to Finish
If your training partner pull's de la Riva guard on you, alarm bells should be going off for you, gentle reader. That's right, because he's…
Guto Campos Comments on South Americans, Looking ahead to Copa Podio
According to its promoters, the South American Championship that heated up the Southern Brazilian city of Florianopolis last weekend was the best one yet. And…
Know How to Get the Tapout from Side-Control without Losing the Position?
When you've made it past guard and are chest to chest with your opponent, you've reached side-control. What now? The key to stabilizing the position…
Watch Caio Terra running roughshod through World No-Gi Championship
Team Gracie Elite bantamweight Caio Terra had to get past two opponents to win gold yet again at the No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, in Long…
Brazilian national champion teaches that one opening is enough for the finish
A native of the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, won the roosterweight division at last weekend’s Brazilian No-Gi Nationals, and now the Gracie Humaitá black belt dreams…
Miami Open: get up to date on chokes with Roberto Cyborg
This Sunday at Miami Dade College, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu set the mats at the Miami Open alight. The black belt won the championship's absolute division…
Learn an anaconda choke from Renato Tavares
Our GMA at ATT Vero Beach, Florida, Renato Tavares is still at it displaying his Jiu-Jitsu at the big competitions. Next weekend he’ll be taking on…